First responders warn parents about battery hazards in holiday toys

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — With Christmas just days away, first responders are warning parents about potential battery hazards ...
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7 of the most dangerous batteries

Most batteries you buy at the grocery store should be safe and effective. However, there are certain batteries you need to keep an eye out for. These, in particular, are the most dangerous batteries ...
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Swollen Batteries: Will They Explode, And How Should You Dispose Of Them?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the last two decades or so, there's been a significant shift in the way that battery-powered devices are rolled out. These days, it's ...
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Medical professionals raise awareness of the risk of button batteries

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - As gifts are exchanged this holiday season, medical professionals want to remind parents of the risk ...
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Scooter’s lithium-ion battery explodes in Ludlow home, displacing four people

An electric scooter’s lithium-ion battery exploded Tuesday inside a Ludlow home, sparking a fire that displaced four people, officials said. The two-alarm fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m. at 56 ...